Alumni and Former Staff

The district appreciates the valuable contributions made by all of its employees, both past and present. In an effort to help keep alumni and former staff part of the district family, this section is provided for all past employees to help them stay informed about upcoming district events and other news.

In addition, a special email list has been set up that will allow past employees to receive communications and updates to a personal email address. If you would like to be added to this list, please send an email to employeealumni+subscribe@learn.cssd.ab.ca. You do not need to include a subject or message. Once you've sent the email, you will receive an email confirmation. 

Chief Superintendent's Easter Message
As we invite God into our lives during Lent, we can experience a transformation in our thinking and in our action. Our growing understanding of the power of grace in our lives should call us to be faithful disciples who strive to be more like Jesus in our interactions with others.

The Easter miracle unites people in heart and mind; it reflects what love looks like in action.  Whenever we engage in mutual love through acts of service, we allow ourselves to be instruments of God’s grace.  We allow God’s love to work through us and to touch the lives of others. We are blessed to have many opportunities in our schools to exhibit these actions for each other. Each time we act in this way, we make of ourselves a gift to God and we live out the commandment to “love one another as I have loved you.” 

Throughout the Lenten season our staff has shared personal reflections that have spoken to the experiences and thoughts that have shaped their lives and their faith. These brief, personal messages have been a testament to the type of people that are sharing their expertise with the children that we serve. This is the beauty of Catholic education. We are able to bring our faith into our children’s educational experience creating a rich and fulfilling experience.

On an ongoing basis, we are tasked with spreading the Gospel to those in our lives. In your schools and community you all do this by your actions on a daily basis. As we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection this Easter season, may we take the time to reflect on how we can spread the good news and live the types of lives we are meant to.

Enjoy this special time with your family and friends.

Gary Strother
Chief Superintendent 

Events:

  • Retired Teacher’s Spring Luncheon (May 22, 2013) -
    You are invited to attend the spring luncheon.
    When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 starting at 11:30 a.m.
    Where: Calgary Elks Club (2502 – 6th St. NE)
    Cost: $21 per person (payable at door)
    Please confirm your attendance to Bernie Bajnok by May 14th, 2013 by email at berniebajnok@shaw.ca or by phone at: 403-299-9455 (leave message). 


Retirement Parties:

  • Linda Reid
    When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Where: Our Lady of Fatima School (6320 Taralea Park NE)
    Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Cheryl Halfyard
    When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
    Where: St. Jerome School
    Time: 4 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Mary-Lynn Perizzolo and Kim Krasselt
    When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
    Where: McKenzie Lake Beach House (16199 McKenzie Lake Way SE)
    Time: 4 – 6:30 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Michael Barbero
    When: May 30, 2013
    Where: Bishop Carroll
    Time: 4 p.m.
    Cost: $20.00 (includes wine & cheese & gift, cheques made out to Joyce Allan)
    For more information, please click here
  • Marilyn Barbero
    When: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
    Where: Corpus Christi Church with reception to follow
    Time: 6 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Fran Duffy
    When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
    Where: 3000 - 928 Arbour Lake Rd. NW
    Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
    Cost: $15 per person
    RSVP to Karin Rivard by May 25 Karin.Rivard@cssd.ab.ca
    For more information, please click here.
  • Frances Picone
    When: Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
    Where: Father Doucet School Gym
    Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Tony Oliverio
    When: Friday, June 7, 2013
    Where: Scotsman’s Well Pub (12024 Symons Valley Road NW)
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Cost: $15 per person
    Please RSVP by May 24, 2013 to Sera.Barry@cssd.ab.ca
    For more information, please click here.
  • Carolyn Fitzgerald
    When: Friday, June 7, 2013
    Where: Holy Spirit School, 129 Powell Street, Cochrane
    Time: 4 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Carmela Cioffi
    When: Monday, June 10, 2013
    Where: St. Paul Centre Conference Room (124 – 24 Ave. NE)
    Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Marie Bruggeman, Kristine Klukas, Cheryl Robinson and Tom Sullivan
    When: Thursday, June 11, 2013
    Where: Bishop Grandin High School
    Time: 5 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Catherine Boila
    When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    Where: St. Cyril School
    Time: 4 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Monica Mooney
    When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
    Where: St. Stephen School
    Time: 4-6 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Len Roche
    When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
    Where: St. Bede School (333 Bermuda Drive NW)
    Time: 4 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Ann MacLennan
    When: Friday, June 14, 2013 from
    Where: Sacred Heart School Library
    Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Lorraine Robinson
    When: Friday, June 14, 2013
    Where: École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys School
    Time: 6 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Laurie Cochrane
    When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 
    Where: Marlborough Park Community Centre
    Time: 4:30 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Sharon Schell and Joan Rebstock
    When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    Where: St. Rupert School Gymnasium
    Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.
  • Diane McClair, Elizabeth Pinter, Peter Walker
    When: Wednesday, June 20, 2013
    Where: St. Francis High School
    Time: 4:30 p.m.
    For more information, please click here
  • Diane Danylo McClair
    When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
    Where: The Royal Canadian Legion (1910 Kensington Road NW)
    Time: 4 – 8 p.m.
    For more information, please click here.

 
News:

  • Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of  the Alberta  Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) by honoring a teacher, past or present. The ARTA is requesting anecdotal stories of Calgary educators who through their exemplary service inspired your children, other students and/ or colleagues during the past fifty years. For more details go to: 
    www.calgaryretiredteachers.org  and click on “Remembering an Inspirational Educator.” 
  • Attention  all Calgary Retired Teachers. Here is an Association for you!
    Calgary Retired Teacher’s Association (CRTA)  focuses on member needs from their arrival as “Boomers”, and on into their “Golden Years”.
    -  CRTA researches and presents the information Retirees need to make good decisions in terms of Pension, Benefits, and Finances.
    -  CRTA supports the health, social wellbeing, active living and ageing of its members.
    -  CRTA creates opportunities to assist members in living healthy and active lives, as they continue to contribute to the community and much more... 
    To find  more details about the association and how to join, please send an email or visit the websites
    e-mail: crta2009@calgaryretiredteachers.ca
    Website: www.calgaryretiredteachers.ca

 

Obituaries:
We regret to inform district staff of the recent passing of our friends and colleagues below. To their families and friends we offer our sincere sympathies. May they rest in peace.


  • Joseph "Joe" Sutcliffe passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Joe began a 25-year career with the Calgary Catholic School District in 1967. As a Caretaker, he was positioned at a number of schools until he moved to Central Office in 1974 where he retired from in 1992. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at St. Pius X Catholic Church (2424 - 24 Avenue N.W.) on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be concelebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church (2424 - 24 Avenue N.W.) on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Joe's family through www.evanjstrong.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation (c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 4N2, www.albertacancer.ca).
  • Sandra Mykytiuk-Evans passed away on May 8, 2013. Sandra was a special education teacher with the district. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Community (800 - 85 Street SW) on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with Sandra's family through www.evanjstrong.com.